ISBN: 9780282992194 - Letters and Papers Relating Chiefly to the Provincial History of Pennsylvania: With Some Notices of the Writers (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the life and times of Edward Shippen, an 18th-century figure who left an enduring mark on American history. The author traces Shippen's journey from his Quaker upbringing in colonial Boston to his role as a key player in the founding of the United States. Along the way, the book explores Shippen's complex relationships with Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, and other luminaries of the era. The author also sheds light on Shippen's involvement in pivotal events such as the American Revolution and the establishment of the American Philosophical Society, illuminating his multifaceted contributions to the nation's political, scientific, and cultural landscape. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…